Bubble Car “Flora” at Spean Bridge on first proving run from Tom na Faire, September 2023
Bubble Car “Flora” at Spean Bridge on first proving run from Tom na Faire, September 2023
A superb video shot in early Spring during beautiful weather! If you ever needed any inspiration to visit Corrour this is it! Travelling to the remotest station in the UK – Glasgow to Corrour by train – Bing video
This edition includes Caledonian Sleeper, The Jacobite, On The Waterfront, Summer Diesel Services in the Sixties and Book Reviews as well as the usual collection of stunning images, all brilliantly edited by Doug Carmichael.
Full details here: Highland Explorer Award Interesting video with some unusual combinations eg with Class 170 (but not on WHL): Abellio ScotRail Class 153 “Highland Explorer” Active Travel Bike Trains – YouTube
14.10 from Mallaig behind 44871 crossing the 12.50 from Fort William at Arisaig, May 2023
Written by ScotRail and published by geotourist this is an excellent (and free!) guide to the Lines. It is available at West Highland Line | Tour Details — Geotourist – take it with you on your journey!
The Scottish Government has announced that it will manage the Caledonian Sleeper from the 25th of June 2023 through Scottish Rail Holdings. “Caledonian Sleeper staff will transfer to the new Scottish Government owned entity, with their terms and conditions protected.”
This edition of West Highland News Plus contains the many usual features plus It includes “WEST HIGHLAND SUMMER SATURDAYS IN 1957” by John McGregor and “CRIEFF LINES NO MORE – PART 3” by David Ferguson. Free to members or £4 plus p&p from the Editor, Doug Carmichael
From March 2023 the Highland Explorer coach is due to be added to one ScotRail train in each direction between Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William and Mallaig AND there will no longer be a supplement to use the seating! This is particularly appropriate timing with the UCI Cycling World Championship…
